Your Path to a Fulfilling Career as a Bus Driver

Driver Information

Black Gold School Division does not employ any bus drivers. All drivers are hired and managed by independent bus contractors who are responsible for staffing the routes they are awarded. Contractors are required to follow all Division policies, and we work closely with them to ensure their drivers meet our safety and service standards.

Drivers: All drivers are required to be trained with the Provincial ‘S’ Endorsement, along with ongoing refresher training, and first aid.

Contractors: Adhere to the National Safety Code for commercial operations.

National Safety Transportation Program-BGSD


Why drive a bus?

Bus driving offers a unique, flexible employment opportunity:

  • Find a perfect fit if you’re looking for part-time hours. Work a split day shift from Monday to Friday. This allows for another job to be worked between the bus runs.
  • It may be possible to bring a preschool child along on your route, and save on daycare costs if there is room on the bus.
  • Take summers and holidays off with your children.
  • Receive training to upgrade to a Class 2 license
  • Receive a government grant for training

Note: Benefits may vary by contractor.


Becoming a Bus Driver

If you're interested in driving a school bus, we can connect you with a local contractor, or you can reach out to one directly.

For questions regarding the application process please contact the Transportation department at [email protected].


Current Black Gold School Division Transportation Contractors


Beaumont

El-Star Transportation

780-920-3101

Steve Lagore

780-232-0431

Graylo Transportation

780-699-1357

Leduc

Maine Bus Company

780-913-7412

Aardvark Bus Company

780-387-1868

Graylo Transportation

780-699-1357

New Sarepta

Sarnecki Bussing Inc.

780-909-7604

True North Group

780-902-9104

Golden Arrow

780-962-1537


Warburg

Wade Nielson

587-340-5320

Trish Forster

780-991-8935

Calmar

Phil Turgeon

780-203-7778

Murray Coles

780-983-0912

Lorran Bussing

780-970-7397


Thorsby Area

Harvey & Lora Schmidt

780-499-4026

Sam Caskey

780-999-4467

Devon


Golden Arrow

780-962-1537






Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.